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Alibaba

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Alibaba Reviews Summary

The overall reputation of the company is mixed, with some customers appreciating the variety and affordability of products offered. However, significant concerns dominate the feedback, particularly regarding customer service and support. Many users report frustrating experiences with delayed refunds, ineffective communication, and unresolved product quality issues, often feeling misled by the company's assurances. The Trade Assurance program is frequently described as inadequate, failing to protect buyers effectively. This combination of positive product experiences and pervasive service challenges suggests a need for improved customer support and better oversight of suppliers to enhance overall customer satisfaction.

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service
1,333
value
1,312
shipping
1,306
returns
770
quality
1,285
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Minnesota
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Poor quality product
May 25, 2019

The supplier was easy to work with but the product was nothing you could use! With out the 500 dollars to have it tested any chance of a refund is lost.

Date of experience: May 25, 2019
Iowa
1 review
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More likely to get ripped off. Thiefs and crooks and they are just drop shipper to begin with. Ive had orders lost and they never even cared. I have gone to just buying elsewhere and paying slightly more but pays off in long run

Date of experience: May 25, 2019
California
1 review
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May 26, 2019

1st time user of Alibaba. Was easier than expected. All the steps on the transaction went smoothly. No issues at all. Look forward to using Alibaba again with all my business ventures overseas.

Date of experience: May 25, 2019
Washington
1 review
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Very Satisfy with ordering
May 26, 2019

This was my first time placing an order with alibaba, I'm hooked. I find myself coming to Alibaba before looking Amazon.

Date of experience: May 25, 2019
India
1 review
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Very Good
May 26, 2019

Very good service provided through Alibaba.com. I had order the Huawei B525s-65a Router on 21 May, 2019. The item shipped from Hong Kong
To Delhi via FEDEX. On 25 May, 2019, the item was received by me. Thank you Alibaba.

Date of experience: May 25, 2019
France
1 review
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Good service
May 26, 2019

I am very happy with your services and suppliers provide a better service to their customers, very good place for a sourcing

Date of experience: May 25, 2019
Pakistan
1 review
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First order on Alibaba
May 26, 2019

I am here for first time i will rate again if I order more things from here
I have to pay Rs. 60 to receive the packet packet was opened and did not re-packed properly and some of images are missing also painting was all wrinkles not in good condition. Only 1 painting is in good condition

Date of experience: May 25, 2019
Croatia
1 review
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Excelent expirence
May 26, 2019

The item was superb, fast delivery. Excellent experience.
Seller was very pleasant. I highly recommend this seller.

Date of experience: May 25, 2019
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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Seamless transaction!
May 26, 2019

Love the clear, easy to use site. Makes buying and selling globally feel so easy! Definitely love the ability to source products directly from the producer. Look forward to continuing the relationship!

Date of experience: May 25, 2019
Brazil
1 review
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Nice Platform to easy trade
May 26, 2019

I am very pleased to use this app! The only thing is the message center could be better, sometimes the messages doesn't appear very well. But Alibaba is a great tool to international traders!

Date of experience: May 25, 2019
Nigeria
1 review
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Superb
May 26, 2019

All the products that I have purchased so far was 100% OK by me and I don't have any doubt to purchase more from my able Supplier and is nice doing business with him even right now am making another order. Thank you

Date of experience: May 25, 2019
Italy
1 review
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Ottima
May 25, 2019

Tutto perfetto merce buona spedizione velocissima operatore cordiale e sempre molto disponibile imballo a dovere

Date of experience: May 25, 2019
India
1 review
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Shipping cost expensive
May 25, 2019

I have seen same product there is a lot of difference in shipping cost even same weight, and I have faced the problem is additional charges are so expensive but other companies like Amazon, eBay, etc they not charged it.

Date of experience: May 24, 2019
Louisiana
1 review
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No Doubts this is a very professional company - with great customer service from the start to the end - you will be happy with their customer service and products!

Date of experience: May 24, 2019
Bahamas
1 review
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Great experience
May 25, 2019

Originally I was a bit timid when placing this order. A few years ago I placed an order from China for a Samsung S6 phone and a large LED Television. It was not done through Alibaba. I did everything asked including sending over hundreds of dollars. I tracked the package and it arrived with someone else's name attached. The package was a small empty plastic bag. The only form of contact I had with the seller was through email. After I received the package I emailed them to inform them of what had happened, they never responded. I told family and friends, "NEVER again will I purchase from China". After this experience through Alibaba, it has renewed my belief that I can do business with China. Alibaba network is truly a blessing and this has been a GREAT EXPERIENCE.

Date of experience: May 24, 2019
Tennessee
1 review
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Great service, Great product
May 25, 2019

Simple and easy process for ordering. Amy was able to help me design the shoe in different colorways through an an email conversation.

Amy was very nice and easy to work with.

Date of experience: May 24, 2019
New York
1 review
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Highly Satisfied
May 25, 2019

My experience with Alibaba was superb... 5 stars... We are satisfied with the way Alibaba helped our business from being to end to receive our products. And happy that Alibaba is here to help the consumer to have a great experience.

Date of experience: May 24, 2019
Canada
1 review
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Best!
May 25, 2019

Best experience. Very much satisfied with products and service.
Will for sure do business again here in the future.
Thanks for a great experience again.

Date of experience: May 24, 2019
Peru
1 review
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Mi primera compra por alibaba
May 25, 2019

Fue una compra exitosa al principio con un poco de temor y desconfianza al principio pero recibí todos mis productos, estoy satisfecha con el servico.
Ahora confió en alibaba

Date of experience: May 24, 2019
Denmark
1 review
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Always so good.
May 25, 2019

Another succesfull deal i made for 14 years in a row. Best site ever helped me grow my business so muc.

Date of experience: May 24, 2019

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Alibaba.com is the world's leading wholesale trade platform that connects buyers and suppliers from around the world.


alibaba.com
Founded in 1999
Hangzhou, ZJ, China
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